Manono, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | Katanga |
| District | Tanganyika |
| Territory | Manono |
Manono is a town and territory in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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[edit] Location and economy
Manono lies on the western bank of the Lukushi, a tributary of the Luvua River. The town is a river port, with barges bringing cargo from Lubumbashi.[1] Manono is also connected to a disused railway line.[1][2] Economic activity is centered on mining, with the surrounding area containing approximately 100 million tonnes of minerals, including columbite, tin and tantalite.[1][3] The collapse of the world tin price in the 1980s severely hit the town's economy.[1]
[edit] Civil war
Manono was seriously affected by the Second Congo War (1998-2003), with many buildings destroyed. Rally for Congolese Democracy rebels and allied Rwandan soldiers took control of Manono in 1999.[4][5] A hydro-electric power plant used to provide electricity, however it was destroyed during the war. The town used to have a brewery which supplied the surrounding region, however it was destroyed during the war.[1]
[edit] Recent times
The UN carried out arms decommissioning in 2008, offering to accept guns in exchange for a bicycle. The scheme was successful in removing weapons.[6] The town is served by Manono Airport.[7] Manono has a cathedral which was built by Belgian missionaries, and was severely damaged during the war.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f "Beer and normality in DR Congo". BBC News. 2008-11-27. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/7637282.stm. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
- ^ National Geographic Atlas of the World: Revised Sixth Edition, National Geographic Society, 1992
- ^ "Manono, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)". mindat.org. http://www.mindat.org/loc-4333.html. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
- ^ "IRIN Update 688 for 8 June [19990608"]. UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. 1999-06-08. http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Hornet/irin688.html. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
- ^ "Southern African News Features". sardc.net. 2000-10-01. http://www.sardc.net/Editorial/sanf/2000/Iss19/DRC.html. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
- ^ "The tragedy of Congo". guardian.co.uk. 2008-11-04. http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/joepublic/2008/nov/04/congo-international-aid-agency-goal. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
- ^ "Manono Airport (MNO) Details - Democratic Republic Of Congo". world-airport-codes.com. http://www.world-airport-codes.com/democratic-republic-of-congo/manono-4466.html. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
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